Oncology Data Specialist

Oncology Data Specialist

Department: KH Tumor Registry Location: Larkin Bldg @ Exchange Street Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo Work Type: Full-Time Scheduled Work Hours: 6a-2p; 6:30a-2:30p; 7a-3p; 7:30a-3:30p; 8a-4p Shift 1

Oncology Data Specialist

The Oncology Data Specialist is responsible for abstracting all reportable cancer cases with all required data elements to the New York State Department of Health as mandated in the public health law within the designated time frame. The Oncology Data Specialist is also responsible for completing all follow-up forms sent to Kaleida Health from other Cancer Registry facilities throughout the nation. Responsibilities include case finding, reviewing medical records for retrieval of designated information, abstracting appropriate information, coding case in ICDO-2/3 coding system, staging case according to AJCC Staging Manual, completing summary staging according to SEER Program rules, and submitting timely and accurate data to the Department of Health as well as other registries as required. The Oncology Data Specialist will also respond to any inquiries from the DOH NYSCR and other registries regarding clarification of information submitted. All Oncology Data Specialists must maintain Continuing Education Units (CEU) to stay abreast of industry changes and evolving requirements.

Education And Credentials

AAS in Health Information Technology and/or Cancer Information Management required. BS in Health Information Management preferred. Tumor Registrar required upon hire.

Experience

Basic PC skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel, ICD-2 and ICD-3 coding proficiency, AJCC Cancer Staging proficiency, SEER summary staging proficiency required. Prior experience as a Certified Tumor Registrar preferred. Prior experience in a cancer registry support software system preferred.

Working Conditions

Essential: * Weight Requirement - Sedentary (10 lbs)

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00 FTE: 1.000000 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No On Call Required: No With Rotation: No Work Arrangement: Remote Union Code: U28 - SEIU 1199 Kaleida PFS BusOfcCl